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  1. Hoefler

    Strange Battery Issue

    Batteries seemed to work fine (Interstates). The other day, I jump in to start it and nothing-not even clicking sounds. I hook up a 24 volt charger and set it on low for a few hours. Still nothing. I check voltage-over 24 in sees and over 12 individually. The strange thing-when I hit the...
  2. Hoefler

    My M3 Halftrack

    In field pictures are great. Pete
  3. Hoefler

    My New Project - 1942 Ford GPW

    You can take my appendix out only if I get to lay on that nice quilt with those super nice brake lines. Is that a Dana 20 transfer case? Pete
  4. Hoefler

    I am in the 715 club

    OK-will keep running it to see what happens. I do suspect the timing is off. It runs like its to far un-advanced. Your M715 in the snow looks great. The color is perfect fit for these trucks. I did notice that under the hood there are signs of Olive Drab, especially on the tops of the inner...
  5. Hoefler

    I am in the 715 club

    Got to run it today. Motor smokes when warm. Not much torque-feels weak, has a miss and low on power. Everything works without issue. Transmission shifts perfect and does not pop out of gear. Transfer case shifts smooth. Brakes feel good too. I put the top on and side windows in-not to bad. The...
  6. Hoefler

    My New Project - 1942 Ford GPW

    Well, now your project is all 6 Sigma'd up and winning the Steel Soldiers quality Award! Nice workmanship and attention to detail. Nice clean shop to-I wouldn't mind having my appendix taken out in. Keep up the good work. Pete
  7. Hoefler

    My New Project - 1942 Ford GPW

    I like that last picture-6 Sigma at work! Pete
  8. Hoefler

    I am in the 715 club

    Picked it up in North Dakota. All original-no rust. Was used as a fire truck for years. Everything works with exception of a cracked exhaust manifold. It makes a good stable mate to my Jeep fire truck that came out of Sparta. Same color too. I am in the midst of restoring the Jeep. Pete
  9. Hoefler

    St. Francis, MN - Military Appreciation day and equipment show.

    I will try and make it with my 5-ton. Pete
  10. Hoefler

    Epic road trip

    My place of work is in St Paul, MN. If you need help in the area, give me a shout. 651-283-9542 Pete
  11. Hoefler

    My New Project - 1942 Ford GPW

    Beautiful workmanship. Pete
  12. Hoefler

    Solenoid M35A3

    OK I discovered something interesting with my A3 after I installed a battery cut off switch. With either the positive or negative shut off (again-cant remember how I installed it), when its in the off position, I still get lights to come on. I am also able to get starter to "click" on and off. I...
  13. Hoefler

    Solenoid M35A3

    I had an issue with mine several years ago. I took the solenoid apart to inspect the large diameter copper disc. Look at the TM's on this-you may have to simply scrub up the copper a bit to make good contact. It may have corrosion from sitting. I cleaned my disc and truck turns over every...
  14. Hoefler

    M939 battery relocation kit question

    Moving batteries to outside box makes them easier to service. Opens up storage under seat in cab, and keeps the cab safe from battery gasses. Pete
  15. Hoefler

    M939 battery relocation kit question

    My box came complete with new brackets they where taller pete
  16. Hoefler

    Wrecker Owners, Stand up and be Recognized!

    The wrecker works great for packing the new dirt work. The rear of this thing is very heavy and works like a roller on the dirt. Pete
  17. Hoefler

    Mack trucks in the arctic

    Great movie. Thanks for sharing this. Pete
  18. Hoefler

    New proud German owner of a M923A1 (02/1984)

    I have family in Werne-not to far from you. Pete
  19. Hoefler

    shelter's

    Here is mine in the back of my 5 ton. I load it with a forklift with extended forks. Pete
  20. Hoefler

    Allison M916 + Mk48 Cab = 6x6 "FEMTT"

    Nice work. Good engineering and execution. I really like the modularity of this. Pete
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